The Pits of Refuge:
This is the penultimate chapter of Timothy Truman's adaptation of the Robert E. Howard classic "Rogues in the House!"
A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story "Rogues in the House" first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Tom's Giorello bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you've never seen it before.
Trapped in the labyrinthine halls of the Red Priest's house, and stalked by a mysterious horror, Conan and his uneasy ally Murillo have made a wary alliance with the Priest himself.
Civilization, no matter how high its achievements, will always eventual come crashing down, leaving the barbarians as the rulers and protectors of whatever human vestiges remain. In this chapter of Conan readers are introduced to one of the Hyborian Ages pinnacles of the sciences and to what, exactly, he is capable. The team behind Conan does a great job of mixing in the barbarian, the Red Priest and his dangerous pet in order to illustrate some of the most resounding themes of Howards works. Read Full Review